NPAT Syllabus

The NPAT difficulty is generally rated as easy to moderate, with some variation depending on the session. As per the NPAT exam analysis, the overall NPAT exam difficulty is less challenging than other competitive tests, provided basic concepts and time management are in place. The admission handout of the NPAT exam indicates the difficulty level similar to the SAT exam.

NMIMS does not release the NPAT syllabus in detail. However, the official admission handout for NPAT exam indicates the sections from where the questions are framed in the exam. Additionally, the NPAT admission handout mentions the difficulty level of the NPAT exam is similar to the SAT exam. Candidates can refer to the SAT exam syllabus for all three sections to prepare for the NPAT exam.

NPAT Exam is conducted by  Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) and it is the entrance exam. There are total of 120 questions asked in the exam and there are in total three sections. The three sections cover the questions related to Verbal reasoning, Quantitative reasoning, and logical reasoning. The total questions asked in one section is 40 respectively. The total time given to candidates is 100 minutes. there is no time divided for each section, the total time is 100 minutes and the candidate must complete the whole exam in complete 100 minutes. For, further details candidates can visit the official website.

The NMIMS NPAT exam's Quantitative & Numerical Ability part evaluates candidates' mathematical proficiency. Some highly recommended publications for the NPAT Quantitative & Numerical Ability part are available for candidates to peruse: RS Aggarwal's Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations and Arihant Publications' Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Abhijit Guha's book Quantitative Ability for Competitive Exams M Tyra's Enchanted Book on Accelerated Maths NCERT Mathematics Class IX to XII: The Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams

No, there are no sectional time limits in the NPAT exam [NMIMS NPAT Exam Pattern 2024], unlike some other exams. This means you  have the flexibility to manage your time across the three sections (Quantitative & Numerical Ability, Reasoning & General Intelligence, and Proficiency in English Language) as per your strengths and weaknesses. The total exam duration is 100 minutes for 120 questions, so you can allocate time strategically to maximize your score.

Yes, however, most of the topics included in the NPAT syllabus comprises topics that candidates have studied until their Class 12 level education. However, questions from sections such as Logical Reasoning will require candidates to prepare for critical reasoning skills. Most of the topics are from the 10th and 12th standard syllabus. With conceptual clarity, any test taker can crack the test with a high score.

Primary focus of the candidates must remain on preparing for NPAT based on the syllabus prescribed by SVKMs NMIMS.

To answer questions from the critical thinking section, test takers need to work on decision-making and problem-solving. For decision-making questions, candidates will need to take into cognizance various rules/conditions as well as take decisions that are based upon rules/ conditions. While in problem-solving, candidates need to analyze the given information and condense all the information in a suitable form and answer the questions asked.